UNION OF INDIA vs AJOY KUMAR PATNAIK

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision to set aside the compulsory retirement of the respondent under Fundamental Rule 56(j) due to lack of adverse entries in the Character Rolls indicating 'doubtful integrity'. The Court emphasized that the decision to retire must be based on substantial material, and the findings of the Review Committee were insufficient to justify the action taken. Consequently, the Court ruled in favor of the respondent, reinstating him in service.